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SP12 YHU

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

171,005 mi
Last recorded171,005 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 YHU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 171,005 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 159,891 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 159,891 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 154,759 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 149,277 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 144,407 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 135,786 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 135,786 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 104,571 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 154,570 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 81,929 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 58,686 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer tread

Pass 3 Feb 2016 36,169 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2015 29,586 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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SP12 YHU is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 68,870 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP12 YHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 120 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SP12 YHU registered?

SP12 YHU is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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